Employment & Labor
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New Three-Year Statute of Limitations for Employment Claims in Kentucky: What Employers Need to Know
Beginning on July 15, 2024, employees will now have three years to bring claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act and Kentucky’s wage and hour…
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New Lawsuit Challenges the Federal Trade Commission banning Non-Competes
Earlier this week the Federal Trade Commission regulators issued regulations banning non-compete agreements for all for-profit employers under the final rules which are meant to take…
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FTC Rule Bans Non-Competes – Learn what the FTC’s Final Rule Banning Employers From Entering Non-Competes Means For You
Updated On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a hearing in which its members voted to adopt a final rule which…
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Pay-if-Paid v. Pay-when-Paid: Important Payment Considerations in Construction Contracts
The arrival of Spring brings warmer temperatures and better conditions for construction. An important part of any commercial construction contract is payment. General contractors and…
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Investing in Women: Celebrating Progress and Inspiring Inclusion on this Year’s International Women’s Day
As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s a time for reflection, celebration, and action. This year’s official theme of the UN observance of the day…
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Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule to Update Overtime Threshold
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would update the salary threshold under which employees are eligible for…
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Labor Board’s Ruling Reversal, Widening the Definition of Employee
The recent NLRB decision overturning the Trump era independent contractor test holds significant implications for worker classification and labor rights. The previous test, established during…
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NLRB Restores Prior Protections for Employee Outbursts
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) grants employees the right to engage in concerted protected activity to obtain better terms and conditions…
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Lawsuit Challenges Department of Labor’s Authority related to Overtime Exemptions
A pending lawsuit in a Texas federal court is challenging whether the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) can apply a salary requirement for workers who…
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